List of Times Union Journalists and Reporters

1. Abigail Rubel

Designation Columnist Author Bio Sports reporter covering UAlbany basketball and the Albany Empire, Getting There columnist @timesunion Former sports editor @Bwog
Twitter @abigail_rubel (436 Followers) Get Email Contact

2. Akum Norder

Designation Senior Editor Author Bio Journalist. @TimesUnion opinion page editor. Author of “The History of Here: A House, the Pine Hills Neighborhood, and the City of Albany.” See Also: naps.
Twitter @StickFigureMan Get Email Contact

3. Alexandra Zissu

Designation Contributing Editor, Hudson Valley Author Bio Author of 6 eco-related books; latest = EARTH SQUAD. Also: editor/consultant/writer @hudsonvalley @cleanairmoms Views my own. & I'm a #cancermom #wilmstumor
Twitter @alexandrazissu (2.9K Followers) Get Email Contact

4. Andy Tsubasa Field

Designation Business Reporter, Friday Breaking News Author Bio @timesunion business reporter, Friday breaking news. ****@timesunion.com ????????✈️????????✈️????????
Twitter @AndyTsubasaF Get Email Contact

5. Azra Haqqie

Designation News and Information Desk Coordinator Author Bio At the Times Union in Albany, NY, since 1991.
Twitter @AzraHaqqie Get Email Contact

6. Betsy Bitner

Designation Columnist Author Bio award-winning humor columnist, procrastinator-in-chief at confessionsfromthecul-de-sac.com and lover of hyphens
Twitter @BetsyBitner Get Email Contact

7. Bill Douglas

Designation Deputy Sports Editor Twitter @bdouglas7 (90 Followers) Get Email Contact

8. Brendan J. Lyons

Designation Managing Editor, Enterprise and Investigations Author Bio Managing Editor Capitol Bureau/Investigations Times Union
Twitter @Brendan_LyonsTU Get Email Contact

9. C. J. Lais Jr.

Designation News and Information Services Associate Get Email Contact

10. Casey Seiler

Designation Editor Author Bio At least for now, I'm not posting on this site — if you want to know why, take a look at the pinned item below. See you on those other platforms.
Twitter @CaseySeiler Get Email Contact

11. Chris Hippensteel

Designation Investigative Fellow Author Bio Investigations @timesunion | Formerly @TB_Times, @CNN, @thedailybeast, @PublicSourcePA | More words in @VICE, @YahooNews | Always @dailyorange
Twitter @chrishipp15_ Get Email Contact

12. Christopher Renstrom

Designation Contributor Author Bio Astrologer and creator/owner of Rulingplanets.com. Author of The Cosmic Calendar. bit.ly/CosmicCalendarBook
Twitter @rulingplanets Get Email Contact

13. Chris Churchill

Designation Metro Columnist and Editorial Writer Author Bio Husband and father. Albany Times Union columnist. Keeper of ducks.
Twitter @chris_churchill (8.3K Followers) Get Email Contact

14. Daniel Roberts

Designation Executive News Editor, Digital Get Email Contact

15. David Johnson

Designation Content Editor Author Bio online producer for @TimesUnion // formerly @saratogian @troyrecord
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16. Donna Liquori

Designation Freelance Books Columnist Author Bio Freelance writer/editor. Former @ap staffer, comms pro. books column @timesunion, more words: @aarp, @nytimes and more. Editing ny stories @NYArchivesMag
Twitter @donna_liquori (641 Followers) Get Email Contact

17. Emilie Munson

Designation Data and Investigations Reporter Author Bio @timesunion data reporter. Former DC correspondent for @hearst newspapers in CT and NY. Email: ****@timesunion.com
Twitter @emiliemunson (3.2K Followers) Get Email Contact

18. Erica Smith

Designation Managing Editor, Digital Author Bio Journalist. Problem solver. Comma splice slayer. Slide deck wrangler. Typewriter collector. @TimesUnion managing editor, digital; Local Media Foundation board.
Twitter @ericasmith (4.5K Followers) Get Email Contact

19. Gary Hahn

Designation Managing Editor Author Bio Times Union Managing Editor for Features and Sports. Oakland A's fan. Still learning the clarinet.
Twitter @therealgaryhahn Get Email Contact

20. George Hearst

Designation CEO, Publisher Get Email Contact

21. H Rose Schneider

Designation Rapid Response Reporter Author Bio Rapid Response Reporter @timesunion. Formerly @uticaOD, @theAEnews & @guild129. They/she/he ????????????. RT≠endorsements
Twitter @Schneidlee Get Email Contact

22. Jack Rightmyer

Designation Book Reviewer Author Bio English teacher, book reviewer at the Albany Times Union, and author of 2 books A Funny Thing About Teaching and It's Not About Winning.
Twitter @JackRightmyer Get Email Contact

23. James Allen

Designation Sports Writer Author Bio I have covered Section II athletics since 1989. (S.F. Giants, Cleveland Guardians, S.F. 49ers, Golden State Warriors, N.Y. Rangers, U. of Florida, Army FB, F1).
Twitter @TUSidelines Get Email Contact

24. Jay Jochnowitz

Designation Editor-at-Large, Columnist Get Email Contact

25. Jim Franco

Designation Staff Photographer Author Bio Staff photographer at the Times Union in Albany. jimfrancophotos.com
Twitter @jimfranco961 (2.3K Followers) Get Email Contact

26. Jim Gray

Designation Executive News Editor Get Email Contact

27. Jim Shahen

Designation Freelance Entertainment reviewer and features writer Author Bio four-time local award show loser
Twitter @ShahenofArabia Get Email Contact

28. Joe Putrock

Designation Photographer Get Email Contact

29. Joe Stalvey

Designation Editor Author Bio Editor at the Times Union
Twitter @JGstalvey Get Email Contact

30. Joseph Dalton

Designation Freelance Writer Author Bio Freelance arts journalist and author. Contributor to Times Union, Albany NY. Author Washington's Golden Age.
Twitter @DaltonScribe Get Email Contact

31. Joshua Solomon

Designation Capitol Bureau Reporter Author Bio Capitol bureau reporter for the @timesunion
Twitter @therealjsolo (4.4K Followers) Get Email Contact

32. Katherine Kiessling

Designation Arts and Entertainment Writer Author Bio ????arts & entertainment @timesunion | former theater kid™️ | film, tv & pop culture obsessive | @NewhouseSU '22???? & @RowanUniversity '16????
Twitter @katkiessl (356 Followers) Get Email Contact

33. Kathleen Moore

Designation Reporter Author Bio I'm a reporter for the Times Union in Albany, NY. Hobbies: raising a child, reading sci-fi and dreaming of a wonderful tomorrow.
Twitter @ByKathleenMoore Get Email Contact

34. Kevin O'Toole

Designation Digital Content Producer Author Bio News. Running. Theater. Sourdough. He/Him. Enthusiast. Formerly @LateShow, @TeamCoco, @GarbageTime
Twitter @SneakersOToole Get Email Contact

35. Kristi Gustafson Barlette

Designation Journalist,Radio Contributor and Web Video Host Author Bio Journalist, radio contributor, web video host at the @Hearst-owned @TimesUnion. @IthacaCollege grad, morning person, cheese-lover, inline skater.
Twitter @JustKristi Get Email Contact

36. Lana Bellamy

Designation Reporter and Editor Author Bio @hudsonvalley reporter/editor at @timesunion. Former Times Herald-Record | @USATODAY Network, @ashlandkydaily. @moreheadstate grad ????****@timesunion.com
Twitter @lanabellamyTU Get Email Contact

37. Larry Rulison

Designation Business Reporter Author Bio Reporter for the @TimesUnion. Email me: ****@timesunion.com
Twitter @larryrulison (2.2K Followers) Get Email Contact

38. Lauren Stanforth

Designation Deputy City Editor and Writer Author Bio I am a city editor and writer at the Albany Times Union. Mom. Buckeye state native, but upstate NY resident for last three decades.
Twitter @TUcitydesk Get Email Contact

39. Lori Van Buren

Designation Photojournalist Author Bio Photojournalist for the Albany Times Union.
Twitter @curleypic Get Email Contact

40. Mark Singelais

Designation Reporter Author Bio I cover Siena & UAlbany basketball, college football & lacrosse and the Tri-City ValleyCats for the Times Union. Reach me by DM or at ****@timesunion.com
Twitter @MarkSingelais Get Email Contact

41. Matt Rocheleau

Designation Data and Investigations Editor Author Bio data & investigations editor at Hearst CT Media & Times Union; Columbia U. adjunct prof; former Boston Globe Spotlight reporter
Twitter @mrochele Get Email Contact

42. Mike Goodwin

Designation City Editor Author Bio I'm your breaking news machine ... City editor. Authenticated here: www.timesunion.com/author/mike-goodwin/
Twitter @goodwintu (3.3K Followers) Get Email Contact

43. Patricia Richardson

Designation Associate Publisher and Vice President, Strategy and Revenue Twitter @patrich134 Get Email Contact

44. Paul Grondahl

Designation Columnist Author Bio Opalka Endowed Director, NYS Writers Institute - University at Albany. Times Union columnist. Author of bios of Mayor Erastus Corning 2nd & Teddy Roosevelt.
Twitter @PaulGrondahl Get Email Contact

45. Paul Nelson

Designation Municipal and Police Reporter Author Bio municipal and police reporter covering Schenectady city and county
Twitter @apaulnelson (1.7K Followers) Get Email Contact

46. Peter Green

Designation Contributing Writer Get Email Contact

47. Phillip Pantuso

Designation Managing Editor, Hudson Valley Author Bio Hudson Valley editor @timesunion | prev @rivernewsroom | adjunct @newpaltz | bylines: Guardian, NYT, Lit Hub et al
Twitter @phillippantuso (1.7K Followers) Get Email Contact

48. Rachel Silberstein

Designation Health Reporter Author Bio Health @TimesUnion. Tips: rsilberstein at TimesUnion.com (she/her)
Twitter @RachelSilby Get Email Contact

49. Raga Justin

Designation Investigative Reporter Author Bio currently: investigative reporter @timesunion //????????// Am boring but never bored
Twitter @ragajus (1.3K Followers) Get Email Contact

50. Rick Karlin

Designation Environment and Energy Reporter Author Bio Albany NY Times Union
Twitter @RickKarlinTU Get Email Contact

51. Robert Gavin

Designation Reporter Author Bio Courts, criminal justice & legal affairs reporter for @TimesUnion, chief steward for @albanyguild, tips/email ****@timesunion.com
Twitter @RobertGavinTU Get Email Contact

52. Roger Hannigan Gilson

Designation Reporter Author Bio Columbia & Greene reporter for @timesunion. Creator The Other Hudson Valley, formerly @rivernewsroom Tips? ****@timesunion.com RTs no endorsemnt
Twitter @OHudsonValley Get Email Contact

53. Sara Tracey

Designation Features Editor and Magazine Editor Author Bio Features, mag editor @timesunion, @womenatworkny. @syracuseu alum. Stephen Sondheim stan account ... forever. RT ≠ endorsement. She/her. ****@timesunion.com
Twitter @imsarahughes (4.2K Followers) Get Email Contact

54. Sarah Diodato

Designation Web Producer Author Bio Web producer and newsletter producer for the Albany Times Union, mom, dog owner.
Twitter @SarahD_Albany Get Email Contact

55. Sean Martin

Designation Freelance Sports Writer Author Bio TwinsDad/Author-DearLiamandNoah/Owner 518 Bookkeeping/PugsleysPit Podcast /F'lance sportswriter AlbanyNY/Raiders Bruins Huskers #MLBDeadToMe #FisherOut
Twitter @Sean_Martin77 Get Email Contact

56. Shannon Fromma

Designation Columnist, Shopportunist Author Bio Cents-ible ways to save in the Capital Region, from coupons and dining deals to shopping tricks and expert tips.
Twitter @ShopportunistTU Get Email Contact

57. Steve Barnes

Designation Senior Writer and Restaurant Columnist Twitter @Tablehopping Get Email Contact

58. Steve Hughes

Designation Albany City and County Reporter Author Bio Albany city and county reporter for @timesunion. @NewhouseSU alum. Tips/hate mail ****@timesunion.com
Twitter @shugheswrites (2.6K Followers) Get Email Contact

59. Susan Mehalick

Designation Managing Editor Author Bio Albany Times Union Managing Editor - News, Exec Editor Women@Work; tweeting on news, culture, arts in New York's Capital Region and beyond.
Twitter @editricks Get Email Contact

60. Susie Davidson Powell

Designation Dining Critic | Food & Drink Writer Author Bio British food writer in upstate NY. @TimesUnion dining critic, cocktail columnist, thefoodlife.co author & recipe developer, travel & wine enthusiast.
Twitter @susiedp (578 Followers) Get Email Contact

61. Tena Tyler

Designation Senior Editor Author Bio Albany Times Union's Reader Representative, a Senior Editor & member of its Editorial Board. President, Journalists Association of New York.
Twitter @tenatyler Get Email Contact

62. Teresa Buckley

Author Bio Senior editor/local news, Times Union
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63. Terry Brown

Designation Military Columnist Twitter @TerryMBrown2013 Get Email Contact

64. Tim Blydenburgh

Designation Assistant City Editor Author Bio Assistant city editor at the Times Union newspaper, Albany. NYS is number one in history
Twitter @tjbly (396 Followers) Get Email Contact

65. Wendy Liberatore

Designation Reporter Author Bio Saratoga County reporter @timesunion. Dance fanatic, family cook, star gazer. tothepointe.net blogger. Opinions expressed are mine.
Twitter @wendyliberatore (1.6K Followers) Get Email Contact

66. William Jaeger

Designation Contributor Get Email Contact

67. Zachary Ripple

Designation Layout Editor Author Bio 20y ''Eu sou do Motoclub'' CryptoInvestidor Working at: - Former: @FlowStoreBR @nicetrycsgo
Twitter @zachripple Get Email Contact

68. Maria M. Silva

Designation News Reporter Author Bio Journalist/Periodista ????️ @hudsonvalley news reporter at @timesunion | Former food, drink & culture reporter @UticaOD | ???? ****@timesunion.com
Twitter @mariamsilva__ (809 Followers) Get Email Contact